Block Island Surf Forecast
Rhode Island
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Block Island, Rhode Island sits roughly 13 miles off the southern coast of the state, offering a unique and uncrowded surf experience for those willing to make the ferry or boat journey. The north-facing exposure at these coordinates picks up residual North Atlantic swells that wrap around the island, producing punchy beach break peaks that can surprise even experienced surfers with their power. Fall is the prime season when hurricane groundswells and nor'easters push quality waves to this remote Rhode Island gem, rewarding the adventurous traveler with uncrowded lineups and stunning coastal scenery.
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Daily Forecast
Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SE swell at 9s with calm winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor - fair with 6-7ft waves. Later in the day looks more promising — 3-4ft and good.
Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 7s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with calm winds.
Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.
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